The Importance of Being 3
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Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2016

The Importance of Being 3

By Lindsay Ward

Three friends explore the joys and challenges of being three.

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32 pages
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Join three lively friends as they embark on adventures filled with tricycles, triangles, and playful park days. But it's not all smooth sailing—tantrums test their bonds before bedtime hugs bring them back together. This charming tale captures the essence of being three, celebrating the milestones and mischief that come with this big year. Perfect for little ones discovering the world around them, this picture book invites young readers to see themselves in every page, sparking joy and recognition in their own growing experiences.

From the publisher

The perfect present for three-year-olds, this picture book is a celebration of all things three!

All the best things come in threes, not one, not two, but three, like the three-year-olds in this sweet picture book. As all parents know, three is a big year. Follow along as three friends learn new things in threes—from tricycles to triangles—take a dip in the pool, and play in the park with their friends! Of course, it’s not all fun and games. There’s a tantrum and then hugs all around as the three kids head to bed.

This adorable picture book celebrating important life events is the perfect gift for third birthdays. Kids will love pointing out all the activities they can do now that they are three years old.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD280L
Themes & topics
Books about growing upBooks about friendshipBooks about birthdaysBooks about daily activitiesBooks about health and daily living
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.2
F&P level
~I
Publication
Published
January 1, 2016
First published
February 16, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525428695

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